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Manufacturer Pulls Controversial Pesticide

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The makers of methyl iodide, a controversial chemical that state pesticide regulators approved for use in California strawberry fields, now says it's suspending sales of the product in the U.S. The decision comes after a long battle over whether it's safe for farmworkers to be exposed to the substance. Reporter: Dan Brekke

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